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Projects 1951 Ford F-1 Gas Tank

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Gman#1430, Jan 11, 2013.

  1. Gman#1430
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
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    I purchased a 1968 Mustang tank for my 1951 F-1 (mounted on a 1977 C-10 Chassis) only to find that tank is slightly too wide to fit in rear frame (thought I could cut about an inch from rails and it would fit - It would not!!!) I need a tank that is about 27 inches wide Excluding Flange to mount in rear bed with a center fill. I guess that means about 291/2 inches wide (flange included), I don't mind ordering the tank but don't know which make/model, etc. of vehicle had a tank that meets the size limitation. SUGGESTIONS!!!
     
  2. go to the "tanks" website, they have pics with dimensions...I'll bet you could trim your rails to make the 'stang on fit tho.
     
  3. Gman#1430
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    I cannot trim rails that much without damaging structural integrity. Also, mounting location close to the leaf spring load. It would not be worth the risk!
     
  4. I bought one from Tanks, didn't have to trim the frame. Pictures in my profile album.

    Pretty easy deal.
     
  5. derbydad276
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    t bird rear looks tits!

    first mistake was using a chevy frame under your FORD the ghost of henry is punishing you

    use a blazer tank and be done with it
     
  6. MP&C
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    Try a Bronco II tank
     
  7. Gman#1430
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
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    Please provide a link to TANKS - Thanks!
     
  8. Gman#1430
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    Derby - The ghost is kicking my butt, however, it came that way!
     

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